US3880281A
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Dental products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-19
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1992-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A disposable hygienic dental product consisting of a cup to which can be detachably secured a sterile packed tooth brush provided on the head of the brush with a quantity of dentifrice. The arrangement of the cup and tooth brush is such that they can be stacked for sale by means of automatic vending machines.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Taddei
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:15
CPC Classifications
A; A46; A46B; A46B15/00; A46B15/0055; A46B11/00; A46B11/0003; A46B11/0072; A46B11/0079; A46B11/0089; A46B15/0091; A46B17/00; A46B17/04; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A46B2200/00; A46B2200/10; A46B2200/1066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A disposable and dispensable dental kit, comprising: a. a cup, b. a pair of spaced apart peripheral bosses formed on the cup near the top thereof, the space between the bosses defining a gap, c. at least two opposed recesses formed in the side wall at the bottom of the cup, the recesses being adapted to be gripped by the jaws of a distributor of an automatic dispensing machine, d. a toothbrush assembly including a plurality of rows of bristles, e. a quantity of dentifrice disposed on the bristles, f. an enclosure substantially conforming to the shape of and enclosing the toothbrush assembly, the enclosure including a cover and a plate, and g. a ring formed with the plate, the ring being dimensioned such that it at least partially surrounds the cup, the ring being inserted into the gap to render the assembly detachably secured to the cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A disposable and dispensable dental kit, comprising: a. a cup, b. a pair of spaced apart peripheral bosses formed on the cup near the top thereof, the space between the bosses defining a gap, c. at least two opposed recesses formed in the side wall at the bottom of the cup, the recesses being adapted to be gripped by the jaws of a distributor of an automatic dispensing machine, d. a toothbrush assembly including a plurality of rows of bristles, e. a quantity of dentifrice disposed on the bristles, f. an enclosure substantially conforming to the shape of and enclosing the toothbrush assembly, the enclosure including a cover and a plate, and g. a ring formed with the plate, the ring being dimensioned such that it at least partially surrounds the cup, the ring being inserted into the gap to render the assembly detachably secured to the cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1 wherein the cover is made of a plastic material and is integrally made with the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 2 in which the ring is disposed on the back of the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the bosses are parallel to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 4, in which the ring has a width which is equal to that of the gap between the two peripheral bosses on the cup.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the recesses are evenly spaced.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the toothbrush and the bristles thereof are formed from a single piece of plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the cup is formed of a plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the cup is formed of waxed cardboard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A hygienic dental kit according to claim 1, in which the dentifrice is a paste.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |